Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraftThe propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.By Todd South2 months ago
Air Force grounds most C-130Hs due to cracked propeller barrelsIt's uncertain how long it will take Air Mobility Command to replace all the defective propeller assemblies that have grounded most C-130H planes.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
Report: Model sailor lost situational awareness before fatal propeller mishapAviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Joseph Min Naglak died in 2018 on board the aircraft carrier George H.W. BushBy Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
Propeller cracking fears led Air Force to ground 60 C-130Hs, replace pre-1971 bladesThe Air Force found blades manufactured using a different process more than 48 years ago might be more susceptible to corrosion, which could lead to dangerous cracks.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Most Navy C-130s remain grounded nearly one year after fatal crashA propeller problem was discovered after the fleet was grounded following the July 10 Marine Reserve KC-130T crash that killed 16 troops.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 years ago
